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HP Unveils the HP EliteOne 800 All-in-One with AI Noise Reduction

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Source: HP / HP EliteOne 800

With the world moving to embrace the work from anywhere culture, it is becoming increasingly imperative that we have capable setups both at work and at home. A third of the workforce is expected to continue splitting their time between home and office even after the pandemic. HP is looking to provide an option with their new HP EliteOne 800 All-in-One (AiO).

Source: HP / HP EliteOne 800

The new AiO from HP is being touted as a virtual conference powerhouse for both home and office. It comes in two sizes – 23.8-inch and 27-inch. Both versions come with an integrated pop-up webcam which not only allows you to connect with colleagues and loved ones but also allows you to put it away when you’re not using it, helping maintain your privacy. HP is also offering an option for a dual-facing 5-megapixel camera which bring additional features including intelligent face tracking which tracks the user’s face allowing them to move about during video calls without being out of focus. It also dynamically adapts to lighting for optimal video quality.

Source: HP / HP EliteOne 800

The HP EliteOne 800 AiO comes with AI Noise Reduction which helps minimise background sounds. The integrated AI helps reduce not only outbound noises but also inbound ones. This will help ensure that you’re heard on the other end even if it gets a little bit noisy. This paired with HP’s run quiet design which maximises airflow and keeps the system running cool and quiet. Your data is also kept secure when you walk away from your PC with the EliteOne 800 AiO with HP’s Presence Aware. The AiO is powered with the latest Intel Core processors paired with high-performance memory and RAM to fit your needs.

Source: HP / HP EliteDesk 800 Desktop Mini

Together with the AiO, HP also announced a new line up of EliteDesk desktops which are configurable to meet the needs of any workspace. The EliteDesk 800 comes in three form factors: the Desktop Mini, Small Form Factor and Tower. These desktops are designed for different workspace needs. The EliteDesk 800 Desktop Mini and Small Form Factor are designed to minimise the physical footprint of the desktop while keeping it cool and packed with power while the Tower is built for ultimate expandability.

Pricing & Availability

No official pricing has been announced by HP for the AiO or desktops just yet. However, it is expected that they will be available worldwide in May.

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HP Spectre x360 14 Makes Its Malaysian Debut

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HP’s new line up of Spectre laptops has officially made its debut in Malaysia with the announcement of their flagship Spectre x360 series. Yep. That’s right, it’s not just one laptop anymore. HP is introducing a new model – the HP Spectre x360 14 – which spearheads the line up. The new Spectre x360 series will now consist of the Spectre x360 14 and the Spectre x360 13.

The new laptops from HP come with a 3:2 aspect ratio and comes with a Full HD resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. The displays, like in previous iterations, is a touch enabled IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection which covers 90.33% of the viewing surface. This year’s line up comes with some colour accuracy with 100% coverage of the sRGB gamut. The display comes in both 13.5-inch and 13.2-inch sizes for the 14 and 13 respectively.

The Spectre x360 line up comes powered by the 11th Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. Complementing the processors is up t0 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage. Aside from this, the laptops come equipped with Intel’s new IRIS Xe graphics which packs quite the punch when it comes to graphical prowess. On the networking side, the HP Spectre x360 line up with Intel’s built-in AX201 networking which supports the new WiFi 6 standard in addition to Bluetooth 5.0. With these upgrades, the HP Spectre still boasts up to 17 hours of battery life.

HP continues imbue the Spectre line up with its premium, all metal build. This year’s iteration comes with gem cut and dual chamfer design made possible by precision CNC machining. This and the full aluminum gives enhanced durability and sturdiness to the new Spectre x360 without adding unneeded weight to the laptop.

With all these hardware features, the HP Spectre x360 line up comes with a slew of software features that bring added functionality that users will definitely benefit from. One that stands out is HP’s QuickDrop feature which allows users to seamlessly transfer files between their phone and PC. Users can also use the function to access things like addresses between the two platforms. HP’s Smart Sense helps users get more out of their PC by optimising settings in the background while users are using the laptop. This comes in addition to the Microsoft’s Windows Hello which works with the IR camera and fingerprint sensor on the Spectre x360.

Pricing & Availability

The HP Spectre x360 14 and 13 are available in HP’s signature Poseidon Blue with Pale Brass accents. Prices start at MYR6,099 (USD$1,504.17*) for the Spectre x360 14 and MYR5,699 (USD$1,405.52) for the 13.